Learn useful ways to say "it was just" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.

It means the speaker used an ideal opportunity to exploit or manipulate the other person.
From Conflicted Hearts, Episode 52
The speaker admits they had a perfect chance to exploit someone.
Use this when talking about manipulation or abuse of trust. It is very harsh and serious, so it is not casual everyday English.
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